Originally Posted by
1989Pre
Andrew, this isn't "basic" to me. I've been riding a road bike sine 1981 and have not encountered an axle threaded on the outside
Really? Wow. Most axles are threaded all the way from bearing area to the ends. Easier to run a thread cutter all the way out than to run it out to the dropout area, then lathe the ends it down a bit to make it possible to thread the cones and locknuts on.
Originally Posted by
1989Pre
Perhaps you can suggest a better online resource than Bikeforums for finding the answer to my question ?
This is as good as any.
Originally Posted by
1989Pre
Also, why does my Sloane's manual not answer my question?
They never expected anyone to ask. Maybe they figure it'll make sense if you read the sections on repacking and adjusting hub bearings.
Originally Posted by
1989Pre
Maybe I should buy a few more bicycle repair manuals and hope that they answer my question?
I doubt that would help
Originally Posted by
1989Pre
Maybe move to the city and take a few courses in vintage bike restoration?
Don't have to move to the city. Just order a freewheel remover, cassette remover, maybe a chainwhip, some cone wrenches, a 17mm end wrench and a pound of grease online and repack some hubs. Read up in Sloans and maybe watch some youtube videos. Repack often if you ride in the rain a lot.